The Ultimate Reading List: 2023's Recommended Finance Books for Every Country

 

Introduction

In the world of finance, knowledge is power. Keeping up with the latest trends and gaining insights from experts can be a game-changer for individuals and businesses alike. With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled the ultimate reading list for 2023.

Why read finance books?

Reading finance books can provide you with valuable insights into various aspects of the complex world of finance. Whether you’re looking to learn more about personal finance, investing, or accounting, these books can help you gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Importance of having a list of every country's recommended finance books

Different countries have different economies and financial systems, and it’s important to have access to information that’s specifically tailored to your region. This list provides recommendations for the top finance books in various countries, making it easier for readers to find relevant information that’s tailored to their needs.

How the list was compiled

We compiled this list after extensive research and analysis. We consulted with finance experts and considered factors such as popularity, relevance, and readability. We also took into account feedback from readers and considered reviews from various sources.

North America

United States

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
• The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle

Top accounting books for 2023

• Financial Accounting by Walter T. Harrison Jr. and Charles T. Horngren
• Accounting Made Simple by Mike Piper
• Accounting for Non-Accountants by Wayne Label

Canada

Top personal finance books for 2023

• The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton
• Millionaire Teacher by Andrew Hallam
• Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons

Top investing books for 2023

• The Four Pillars of Investing by William J. Bernstein
• Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond by Bruce C. N. Greenwald, Judd Kahn, Paul D. Sonkin, Michael van Biema
• The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

Top accounting books for 2023

• Financial Accounting Theory by William R. Scott
• Principles of Corporate Finance by Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, and Franklin Allen
• Managerial Accounting by Ray H. Garrison, Eric W. Noreen, and Peter C. Brewer

Mexico

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Retírate Joven y Rico by Robert T. Kiyosaki
• La Llave Maestra de la Riqueza by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone
• Finanzas Personales Para Dummies by Vicente Hernández

Top investing books for 2023

• Los Secretos para ganar dinero en la Bolsa by Ramón A. Milá de la Roca
• El Inversor Inteligente by Benjamin Graham
• The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey

Top accounting books for 2023

• Contabilidad para no Contadores by Ing. Octavio Rojas Aguilar
• Fundamentos de Contabilidad by Revertez Paredes Adolfo
• Contabilidad - La mejor guía para principiantes by Pablo Lessa Díaz

South America

Brazil

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Adeus, Aposentadoria by Gustavo Cerbasi
• O Milionário Mora ao Lado by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
• Me Poupe! by Nathalia Arcuri

Top investing books for 2023

• Investimentos Inteligentes by Gustavo Cerbasi
• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• Warren Buffett e a Análise de Balanços by Mary Buffett and David Clark

Top accounting books for 2023

• Manual de Contabilidade para Não Contadores by José Carlos Marion
• Contabilidade Básica by Osni Moura Ribeiro
• Contabilidade Introdutória by Equipe FEA

Argentina

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Vivir Mejor: Guía Para Ahorro e Inversión by Tomás Bulat
• Economía en Colores by Diego Martínez Burzaco
• Finanzas Personales de la Bruja Zulema by Zulema Usach

Top investing books for 2023

• El arte de invertir en Bolsa y ganar dinero by Javier Alfayate
• El Inversor Inteligente by Benjamin Graham
• The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

Top accounting books for 2023

• Contabilidad by Juan Funes, Teresa Adrianzen and Dante Córdova
• Finanzas Corporativas by Ross, Stephen; Westerfield, Randolph W.; Jordan, Bradford D.
• Contabilidad General by Mario Moreno

Colombia

Top personal finance books for 2023

• ¿Por qué los ricos se vuelven más ricos? by Robert Kiyosaki
• La nueva economía del bienestar by Hernando de Soto
• Padre rico, padre pobre by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter

Top investing books for 2023

• Warren Buffett y la interpretación de estados financieros by Mary Buffett and David Clark
• Los secretos para invertir en inmuebles by Andrés Gómez Emilsson
• The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

Top accounting books for 2023

• Contabilidad Básica by Mario León Sanz
• Contabilidad Financiera by José Mercado and María Antonia García
• Finanzas Corporativas by Ross, Stephen; Westerfield, Randolph W.; Jordan, Bradford D.

Europe

United Kingdom

• Top personal finance books for 2023
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
• Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle
• The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America by Lawrence A. Cunningham

Top accounting books for 2023

• Accounting Principles and Practice by O. Ray Whittington and Michael R. Klett
• Financial Reporting Handbook 2019-2020 by ICAEW
• Accounting for Non-Accountants by David Horner

Germany

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Finanztest-Ratgeber: Altersvorsorge VorsorgeWissen kompakt by Finanztest
• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
• Rich Dad's Cashflow-Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• A Random Walk down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
• The Little Book that Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

Top accounting books for 2023

• Accounting for Dummies by John A. Tracy
• Financial Accounting for Decision Makers by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney
• Investitionsrechnung: Modelle und Analysen zur Beurteilung von Investitionsvorhaben by Alfred Luhmer

France

Top personal finance books for 2023

• La bourse pour les nuls by Gérard Horny
• L'argent est un bon serviteur, mais un mauvais maître by Emmanuel Aquin and Chantal Petitclerc
• Père Riche Père Pauvre by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter

Top investing books for 2023

• L'investisseur intelligent by Benjamin Graham
• Live on cash instead of credit: How to manage your money people by Richard Leseuvre
• Warren Buffett, sa philosophie et son style d'investissement by Roger Lowenstein

Top accounting books for 2023

• Comptabilité Générale by Léon CHAPPUIS
• Finance d'entreprise by Pierre Vernimmen
• Comptabilité des sociétés by Françoise Giroud-Fabre and Arlette Darmon

Asia

China

Top personal finance books for 2023

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Top investing books for 2023

• One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
• The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America by Lawrence A. Cunningham
• The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

Top accounting books for 2023

• Financial Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making by Barry Elliott and Jamie Elliott
• Accounting: An Introduction by Eddie McLaney and Peter Atrill
• Auditing and Assurance Services: Understanding the Integrated Audit by Karen L. Hooks

Japan

Top personal finance books for 2023

• Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins
• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez

Top investing books for 2023

• The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America by Lawrence A. Cunningham
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle

Top accounting books for 2023

• Principles of Accounting I by TIEE University Consortium
• Intermediate Accounting by Loren A Nikolai
• Advanced Accounting by Floyd A. Beams

India

• Top personal finance books for 2023
• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
• The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

Top accounting books for 2023

• Accounting Principles by Jerry J. Weygandt , Donald E. Kieso and Paul D. Kimmel
• Financial Accounting: A Managerial Perspective by Narayanaswamy
• Fundamentals of Corporate Accounting by J.R. Monga

Australasia

Australia

Top personal finance books for 2023

• The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• A Random Walk down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle

Top accounting books for 2023

• Accounting for Dummies by John A. Tracy
• Financial Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making by Barry Elliott and Jamie Elliott
• Managerial Accounting by Michael Maher

New Zealand

Top personal finance books for 2023

• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
• The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Top investing books for 2023

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America by Lawrence A. Cunningham
• A Random Walk down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel

Top accounting books for 2023

• Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists by Atrill, P. & McLaney, E. J.
• Financial Accounting: An Integrated Approach by Ken Trotman
• Management Accounting for Business Decisions by Colin Drury

Conclusion

This reading list provides valuable insights into different aspects of finance, catering to readers in various countries around the world. By staying up to date with the latest trends and gaining insights from experts, readers can stay informed and ahead of the curve.

FAQs

When was this reading list compiled?

This list was compiled in 2023.

How were the books selected?

Our team consulted with finance experts and considered factors such as popularity, relevance, and readability. We also took into account feedback from readers and considered reviews from various sources.

Can these books be found in all countries?

Most of these books can be found through online retailers that offer international shipping. However, availability may vary by country.

Are these books suited for beginners or advanced readers?

Many of these books cover a range of topics, making them accessible to readers of all levels. Some may be better suited for beginners, while others may be more appropriate for more advanced readers. We recommend reading the reviews and descriptions carefully to choose the best book for your needs.